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Buying Guide
What to consider when ordering a franking machine
Choosing a franking machine is not always straightforward. Here are the key factors to weigh up before you order, so you pick the machine that best fits how your business sends mail.
In short: match the machine to your daily mail volume and mail type, check it is Mailmark-enabled for the best rates, consider the features you need (scales, label printing, accounts), and choose a UK-based, Royal Mail authorised supplier for support.
Key things to consider
Your mail volume
How many items you send per day is the biggest factor. Low, medium and high-volume machines are built for different workloads, so an honest estimate keeps you from over or under-buying.
Letters, parcels or both
Some machines are optimised for letters, others handle parcels and packets with label printing. Pick one that matches what you actually send.
Speed & automation
Manual, semi-automatic and fully automatic feeders process mail at very different speeds. Higher volumes benefit from automatic feeding and sealing.
Mailmark compatibility
Choose a Mailmark machine for the lowest postage rates, automatic price updates and a professional 2D barcode frank.
Features you need
Integrated weighing scales, departmental or cost-centre accounts, and franking label printing can all save time and money depending on your setup.
Budget, rental & support
Weigh upfront cost against flexible rental, factor in running costs like ink and labels, and choose a UK-based, Royal Mail authorised supplier (Mailcoms has been authorised since 2008) for ongoing support.
At a glance
When ordering a franking machine, consider eight things: speed, the mail types it handles, nationwide support, how many users, postage reporting, personalisation, machine size, and security.
What to consider when ordering a franking machine
Speed
Your machine needs to keep up with your mail volumes all year round.
Mail types
Does it need to handle a wide range and mixture of sizes and weights?
Nationwide support
Support available nationwide from a Royal Mail Authorised Inspector and Maintainer.
Users
How many people or departments will be using the machine?
Knowledge
Can you view postage expenditure to help with budgeting?
Professional image
Do you want personalised logos or messages? Does the machine support it?
Machine size
Where will the machine live, and is there enough space for it?
Security
Is PIN protection available to protect your funds and machine?
Not sure which machine you need?
Tell us how you send mail and we will recommend the right franking machine. Get an instant quote or call 01543 572 776.